“John Lewis: Good Trouble” screening
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
As part of the Black Voices series and to commemorate Black History Month, the United and Westerly Anti Racism Coalition will present a screening of the film “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” followed by a post-film discussion framing Lewis and his work as a model for advocating for change today. Tickets are $12. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Various times; Washington Trust Skating Rink, 61 Main St., Westerly.
7 p.m.; Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield.
Wakefield Idol is a karaoke-style singing competition held on Thursday nights from Jan. 9 to March 27, with 64 local singers competing for a cash prize. For tickets or more information, visit contemporarytheatercompany.com or call 401-218-0282.
“Someone Will Remember Us”
Various times; Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence.
Trinity Rep will present “Someone Will Remember Us,” by Deborah Salem Smith and Charlie Thurston, directed by Christopher Windom. The production includes real-life testimonies of U.S. military veterans, a Gold Star family, Iraqi civilians, and refugees living in Rhode Island. For tickets or more information call 401-351-4242 or visit TrinityRep.com.
“Between Riverside and Crazy”
Various times; Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
The Gamm Theatre will present the drama “Between Riverside and Crazy” by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Jeff Church. Performances will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, visit gammtheatre.org.
Various times; Arctic Playhouse, 1249 Main St., West Warwick.
The Arctic Playhouse will present the murder mystery comedy “Deadline,” by Don Zolidis and directed by Jeffery Massery. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit thearcticplayhouse.com.
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly
The United, The Chorus of Westerly and The Granite Theatre will host the Westy’s to recognize individuals and organizations that help the arts thrive in Westerly. Festive cocktail attire is appropriate. The evening will feature live performances and the presentation of awards. Tickets are $5. For tickets, visit unitedtheatre.org.
“A Portrait of Robert and Elinor Frost”
6 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center will host a dramatic reading of “A Portrait of Robert and Elinor Frost” by Eric Peterson. The show is directed by Gary Poe, and will feature Christie Max Williams and Anne Flammang. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, visit LaGruaCenter.org or call 860-535-2300.
Forensic Science Seminar Series
3:30 p.m.; Richard E. Beaupre Center, University of Rhode Island, 140 Flagg Road, Kingston.
The University of Rhode Island’s Forensic Science Seminar Series will host a talk by Matthew Zarrella on “Search dogs – finding humans.” The lecture is free. For more information, visit uri.edu.
7 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by Tony Funches, former lead singer of the Platters. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
7:30 p.m.; Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich
As part of its Black History Month series, Norwich Arts Center, will host Derrick Williams & Company for a Night of Songs from the R&B Era, including songs from Luther Vandross, John Legend, and Lionel Richie. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org or call 860-887-2789.
Dante Society: Arthur Migliazza
1 p.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Dante Society of Westerly will host jazz musician Arthur Migliazza for a journey through the origins of boogie woogie and blues music, uncovering the connections and relevance to all of American pop music that followed, including jazz and rock ’n’ roll music. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org/event.
Music Matters: Avery Ensemble
5 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center’s Music Matters series will host a performance by the Avery Ensemble, featuring Jaroslaw Lis and Michael Duffet, violin; Aekyung Kim, viola; Hans Twitchell, violoncello; and Adriana Jarvis, piano. Tickets $25 in advance. For tickets or more information, visit LaGruaCenter.org or call 860-535-2300.
Gary Feinstein author talk
2 p.m.; Ashaway Free Library, 15 Knight St., Ashaway.
Ashaway Free Library will host an author talk, followed by a Q&A, with Gary Feinstein for his new book “Under the Family Tree.” Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. The talk is free, with registration required. To register, email [email protected].
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by Bon Jovi tribute band, Raise Your Hands. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m.; Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London.
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, with Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada, will perform a concert, A Call for Peace, featuring the world premiere of Elegy XXII by Polina Nazaykinskaya, Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 in F Minor. For tickets to the concert or more information, visit gardearts.org, or ectsymphony.com, or call 860-444-7373, ext. 1.
Irish music fundraiser for NL Currach Rowers
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Filomena’s Restaurant, 262 Boston Post Road, Waterford.
A Celebration of Irish Music will be held featuring the Bards of Gungywamp and Johnson Girls, with the Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy performing jigs and reels. The event will benefit the New London team of Currach Rowers Tickets are $25. For tickets, visit paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Z8UNMGLNC482J
SoupyFest Invitational Bocce Tournament
2 to 5 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host local bocce teams competing for a grand prize. Admission is free. For more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
7 p.m.; General Stanton Inn, 4115 Old Post Road, Charlestown.
Acoustic Sunday with Anna May
4 p.m.; Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington.
Wheeler Library’s Acoustic Sunday will host a performance by vocalist/guitarist Anna May. The concert is free with donations to the library gratefully accepted. Reservations are requested. To make a reservation, visit wheelerlibrary.org.
Letting Our Voices Be Heard
1 to 5 p.m.; Mitchell College Clarke Center, 437 Pequot Ave., New London.
Letting Our Voices Be Heard is a celebration of Black heritage and culture featuring food trucks, dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, speakers, poets, visual artists, and a DJ. Admission is free. For more information, visit mitchell.edu/news-stories.
Husky Hoops: History of Huskies Hoops, Legacy of Greatness
6:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton.
The Groton Public Library will host a talk with sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin on Husky Hoops: History of Huskies Hoops, Legacy of Greatness. The presentation will include trivia questions and a Q&A. For more information, visit grotonpl.org or call 860-441-6750.
Decolonizing Ukrainian Design talk
4:30 p.m.; Connecticut College Cummings Art Center, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London.
Connecticut College will host a talk, Decolonizing Ukrainian Design, by Alexander Tochilovsky, exploring efforts to reclaim Ukrainian graphic design from Soviet influences. The talk is in conjunction with the current exhibit “Слава Україні! Slava Ukraini! Glory to Ukraine!” The talk is free and a reception will follow. For more information, visit events.conncoll.edu/event/23029-decolonizing-ukrainian-design-by-alexander.
7:30 p.m.; Arctic Playhouse, 1249 Main St., West Warwick.
Tom Megan and Diane Edgecomb will perform “Songs Are Like Tattoos” as part of the Arctic Playhouse Cabaret Club series. For tickets or more information, visit thearcticplayhouse.com.
History of the Railroad System in Southeast Connecticut
7 p.m.; Mystic Congregational Church, 43 East Main St., Mystic.
The Mystic River Historical Society will host a talk on The History of the Railroad System in Southeast Connecticut with Keith Barker. There is a suggested donation of $5; free for society members. For more information, email [email protected] or call 860-536-4779.
10 a.m.; Watch Hill Yacht Club parking lot, Bay Street, Watch Hill.
Westerly Land Trust will host a hike around Watch Hill. Registration is requested. To register, contact hike leader Sally Hanson at [email protected].
8 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by Prince and David Bowie tribute band, Prince/Bowie. Tickets are $25. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
6:30 p.m.; St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 15 East Beach Road, Charlestown.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church will host a coffeehouse with local musicians to benefit the church’s music ministry. For more information, visit standrewri.org.
8 p.m.; Garde Arts Center Oasis Room, 325 State St., New London.
Garde Arts Center will host a performance by Rock Hearts, five musicians from southern New England, Joe Deetz, banjo; Alex MacLeod, guitar/vocals; Billy Thibodeau, mandolin; Rick Brodsky, bass; and Austin Scelzo, fiddle. For tickets or more information, visit gardearts.org or call 860-444-7373, ext. 1.
Forensic Science Seminar Series
3:30 p.m.; Richard E. Beaupre Center, University of Rhode Island, 140 Flagg Road, Kingston.
The University of Rhode Island’s Forensic Science Seminar Series will host a talk by David San Pietro on “Trends in forensic DNA analysis.” The lecture is free. For more information, visit uri.edu.
Various times; Stonington High School, 176 South Broad St., Pawcatuck.
Stonington High School Drama will present “Seussical the Musical,” based on works by Dr. Seuss. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15; $12 for students. For tickets or more information, visit stoningtonhighdrama.com.
Various times; University of Rhode Island Edwards Hall, 64 Upper College Road, Kingston.
The University of Rhode Island’s Women’s Center and the Gender and Sexuality Center will host two performances of “The Vagina Monologues.” Performances will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15; $8 for faculty; and $5 for students. For tickets or more information, visit alumni.uri.edu/events/the-vagina-monologues.
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host an Improv night with Better than Bowling and the ArcheHypes. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Traditional Irish Pub songs with Sean Connell
1 p.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Irish Coastal Club will host fiddler, guitarist and singer Sean Connell for an afternoon of traditional Irish songs. Food treats from Ireland will be available. For more information visit westerlylibrary.org.
Nancy Rose Foye-Cox: Women’s History Week and Month
12:30 p.m.; Clark Memorial Library, 7 Pinehurst Drive, Carolina.
Richmond Historical Society will host a talk by Nancy Rose Foye-Cox, past vice president for membership of the National Women’s History Project. Her presentation will describe the journey of the creation of National Women’s History Week and Month which is held each March. The talk is free. For more information, visit clarklib.org.
Voices of Westerly: Soupy Edition
4 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United’s Voices of Westerly series will feature conversations from families on Westerly’s Soupy making tradition as well as a special film premiere of the new short documentary, “One Soupy Season,” produced by Dale and Leo DeGroff, directed by Chris Kepple. Tickets are $8. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
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